LIFE

Dear Carol,

So I’m friends with this boy. People always assume he likes me because he is super nice to me and always smiles at me and stuff. What should I do?

- Friends Or More?

Dear Friends Or More?,

You’re friends with a boy who’s nice to you? Great! None of this is a problem. Maybe he has feelings for you, or maybe you’ll suddenly find yourself with feelings for him. For now, why not just keep enjoying your friendship? Time will make things between you two clearer. Just ignore anyone else’s opinion. After all, your evolving relationship isn’t a spectator sport, and the only feelings that matter are yours.

Carol Weston is the author of 16 books. The first is Girltalk. The latest is Speed of Life, her novel and audiobook about a 14-year-old girl who writes to an advice columnist. Check out carolweston.com and follow her on Instagram @carolwestonnyc.

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by GL | 5/31/2024